The same City Council that watched voters reject One Boca by 74% just gave a unanimous yes to a new condo building at The Boca Raton. The difference? This one is an expansion by the resort's owners on their own land.
Key Takeaways
- The Boca Raton City Council voted unanimously to approve an eight-story, 76-unit luxury condo building on 5.2 acres of resort land.
- The project is being developed by BDT and MSD Partners, the same group that spent $120 million renovating the resort in 2024.
- Residents will have access to the resort's existing amenities, including the beach club, marina, and multiple restaurants.
The Boca Raton City Council voted unanimously to approve an eight-story, 76-unit luxury condo building on 5.2 acres of resort land currently occupied by a golf course maintenance facility. The project is being developed by BDT and MSD Partners, the same group that spent $120 million renovating the resort in 2024. The hotel itself remains untouched. What is being added is a private residential layer on top of an already operating five-star ecosystem.
What is being built?
The building will include 8 stories and 76 residences ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms, totaling 505,840 square feet. Amenities include a three-story, 31,696-square-foot fitness center, indoor and rooftop swimming pools, and a residents-only club. The resort's existing pickleball courts and marina remain in place.
The project is designed by Hart Howerton, the firm known for resort-integrated architecture, including Palmetto Bluff. The design is expected to read more like a grand estate than a glass tower, in keeping with the historic Addison Mizner aesthetic that defines Boca Raton's most valuable addresses.
The 5.2-acre site sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, oriented toward Lake Boca, the center of the city's boating culture. Residents can walk across the bridge to the Boca Raton Beach Club or use the resort's water taxi.
As Larry Mastropieri noted on the Discover South Florida Podcast: "When you spend time at The Boca Raton, you feel like you're on vacation. There are multiple restaurants, a marina, resort-style pools, and a ton of amenities already in place. Adding residences on top of that creates a lifestyle that's hard to replicate anywhere else."
Why did the City Council vote yes?
Boca Raton is notoriously difficult for developers. Unanimous City Council approval is rare, and it signals that this project is viewed as a preservation-and-enhancement play rather than an intrusion on the city's character.
The One Boca referendum was rejected by 74% of voters. That was a high-density, city-owned land proposal from outside developers. This is the opposite: a controlled expansion by the existing resort operator on its own land, adding 76 residential units to an already approved luxury environment.
MSD Partners is the investment arm backed by Michael Dell. Their involvement here is not a standalone development play. It is the final residential piece of a multi-year, multi-hundred-million-dollar master plan to position The Boca Raton as one of the premier resort destinations in the country.
Interested in luxury condos in Boca Raton? Talk to a Boca Raton luxury realtor who understands how resort-integrated residences compare to standalone condo buildings. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group or call (561) 544-7000.
What does ownership include?
Owning a condo here is almost certainly tied to access to the resort's private beach club, marina, and other amenities that carry long waiting lists for the general public. That membership access is effectively built into the purchase price.
The resort already operates multiple restaurants, resort-style pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a full-service marina. Residents will have access to this infrastructure without the typical HOA burden of building and maintaining it from scratch.
How does this fit into Boca Raton's luxury pipeline?
Boca Raton's luxury development pipeline is active on multiple fronts. The Boca Raton CRA recently approved a two-tower, 12-story project offering hotel rooms and retail nearby. Glass House Boca is under construction with 76 units on Palmetto Park Road. The downtown corridor is absorbing serious capital.
Boca is currently in an arms race for ultra-luxury buyers. The Boca Raton Resort Residences will compete at the top of that market, offering something the standalone towers cannot: immediate access to an established five-star resort ecosystem.
For buyers looking at other luxury options in Palm Beach County, we recently covered Kevin James's $17M purchase in Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, which offers a different product at a similar price tier.
FAQs about The Boca Raton Resort Residences
How many units will The Boca Raton Resort Residences have?
The building will include 76 residences ranging from two to five bedrooms across eight stories. The total building size is 505,840 square feet on a 5.2-acre site.
Who is developing The Boca Raton Resort Residences?
BDT and MSD Partners, the investment group backed by Michael Dell, is developing the project. They completed a $120 million renovation of the resort in 2024.
Who designed the building?
Hart Howerton, the firm known for resort-integrated architecture, including Palmetto Bluff, designed the project. The design reflects Addison Mizner's historic aesthetic.
What amenities will residents have access to?
Residents will have access to a three-story fitness center, indoor and rooftop pools, a residents-only club, plus the resort's existing beach club, marina, restaurants, and pickleball courts.
Why did the City Council approve this when One Boca was rejected?
One Boca was a high-density proposal from outside developers on city-owned land. This project is a controlled expansion by the existing resort operator on their own property, adding 76 units to an already approved luxury environment.
Local help for buyers in Boca Raton
If you are buying, selling, or investing in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or anywhere in Palm Beach County, understanding how resort-integrated residences compare to standalone condos matters. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors®.
For practical, hands-on support across Boca Raton, call (561) 544-7000.
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